Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.)

950+ Consultants

640+ Ph.D.s

90+ Disciplines

30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Philadelphia, PA . The start date for this position is July 2026 or beyond , we are unable to consider earlier start dates. In this role, you will work as part of a team applying fundamental principles of mechanical engineering to solve difficult technical problems for our clients. You will be expected to grow in the key aspects of consulting, including continued development of technical expertise, the ability to synthesize arguments and positions from vast amounts of information, and effective spoken and written communications.

Communicating effectively with other engineers, managers, clients and administrative professionals

Managing and executing specific projects related to a variety of mechanical engineering applications, including turbomachinery, wind turbines, and consumer products testing

Performing data-driven analyses of complex mechanical engineering problems leveraging computer-aided tools

Performing technical evaluations and analysis in order to prepare written reports and presentations

Performing field inspections and conducting hands-on failure analysis for litigation matters

Marketing the Mechanical Engineering Practice’s technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field

Strong background in computer coding for mechanical engineering applications, e.g., analysis of complex data sets, analysis of previously developed or legacy code bases, etc.

Strong background in mechanical engineering computer-aided design, e.g., finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, etc.

Strong ability in distilling complex technical information and presenting it effectively to a wide range of audiences with varying technical backgrounds

Interest in collaborating and working with multidisciplinary teams across our various practices

Familiarity with the foundations of artificial intelligence as it relates to mechanical engineering analyses is desirable

Formal experience and/or training in industry computer code development is desirable

Desire and drive to eventually manage large projects both in terms of staffing, budget, and client interactions

Willing to travel, often on short notice, and sometimes for extended periods of time

Ability and desire to become a Licensed Professional Engineer

Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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